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MEETING OF :
DATE OF MEETING: MAY 18,2004
TIME OF MEETING: 6:OO p.m.
PLACE OF MEETING:
CITY COUNCIL (Regular Meeting)
City Council Chambers
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Lewis called the Meeting to order at 6:OO p.m.
ROLL CALL was taken by the City Clerk, as follows:
Present:
Absent: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
LEGISLATIVE INVOCATION:
Mayor Lewis offered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila led the Pledge of Allegiance.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, minutes of the following meetings were
unanimously approved as presented:
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 13, 2004.
Minutes of the Regular Meeting held April 13, 2004.
Minutes of the Special Meeting held April 13, 2004.
PRESENTATIONS:
Sue Spickard, Recreation Services Manager, came forward to invite Council to the 23rd
Annual Seaside Expo and Triathlon being held on Saturday, May 22"d and Sunday May
23rd. Ms. Spickard presented Council with commemorative Triathlon t-shirts.
ANNOUNCEMENT:
Mayor Lewis announced that Council met in Closed Session to consider the Proposed
Decision dated April 29, 2004, from the Office of Administrative Hearings, ALJ Meth in
the matter of the claim for industrial disability retirement of Ramon Trujillo. He
announced that, after careful review and deliberation, the Council unanimously voted to
adopt the proposed decision.
COUNCIL REPORT:
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila spoke regarding the proposed SANDAG Transnet Tax
Extension. Ms. Finnila stated that the County of San Diego operates under the 2030
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Regional Transportation Plan (RTP). Ms. Finnila stated that the extension of the
Transnet Tax is necessary to continue implementation of the 2030 Regional
Transportation Plan. She reported that, under the 2030 RTP, the air quality emissions
would be greatly reduced compared to current conditions.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council affirmed the action
of the Consent Calendar, Items #I through #12, as follows:
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard
WAIVER OF ORDINANCE TEXT READING:
Council waived the reading of the text of all Ordinances and Resolutions at this
Meeting.
1. AB #17,630 - GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALIFORNIA LIBRARY LITERACY
SERVl C E.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-158, authorizing submittal of an
application by the Carlsbad City Library for a grant from the California Library
Literacy Service to support the Adult Learning Program.
2. AB #17,631 -AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR 2003/04 STREET SEALING
PROJECT - PROJECT NO. 3667-8.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-159, accepting bids and awarding a
contract to Bond Blacktop, Inc. for the construction of the 2003/04 Street Sealing
Project.
3. AB #I 7-632 - AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CARLSBAD
VILLAGE DRIVE AND CHATHAM ROAD - PROJECT NO. 3918-1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-160, accepting bids and approving a
contract to HMS Construction, Inc., for the construction of the traffic signal at
Carlsbad Village Drive and Chatham Road, and appropriating funds.
4. AB #17,633 -APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT FOR THE CARLSBAD
OPPORTUNISTIC SAND PROGRAM - PROJECT NO. 3469.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-161, approving an agreement with
Moffatt & Nichol Engineers for coastal engineering services for the Carlsbad
Opportunistic Sand Program, and appropriating funds.
5. AB #17,634 -TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT CANNON ROAD AND CAR COUNTRY DRIVE - PROJECT NO. 3906-1.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-1 62, accepting the construction of the
traffic signal at Cannon Road and Car Country Drive as complete, and directing
the City Clerk to record the Notice of Completion and release bonds
appropriately.
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AB #17,635 - FINAL MAP FOR VILLAS DE LA COSTA - CARLSBAD TRACT (CT)
02-29..
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-163, approving the final map for CT
02-29, Villas De La Costa, and authorizing the map to be recorded.
AB #17,636 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA GREENS, NEIGHBORHOOD 1.09 -
CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 02-22.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-164, approving the final map for CT
02-22, La Costa Greens, Neighborhood 1.09, and authorizing the map to be
recorded.
AB #17,637 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA GREENS, NEIGHBORHOOD 1.08 -
CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 02-23.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-165, approving the final map for CT
02-23, La Costa Greens, Neighborhood 1.08, and authorizing the map to be
recorded.
AB #17,638 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA GREENS, NEIGHBORHOODS I .I 1
1.13, AND 1 .I4 - CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 02-24.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-166, approving the final map for CT
02-24, La Costa Greens, Neighborhoods 1 .I 1 , 1 .I 3, and 1.14, and authorizing
the map to be recorded.
IO. AB #17,639 - FINAL MAP FOR RlVA GARDENS - CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 01- - 12.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-167, approving the final map for CT
01-12, Riva Gardens, and authorizing the map to be recorded.
1 I. AB #I 7,640 - FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA GREENS, NEIGHBORHOOD 1.10 -
CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 02-20.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-168, approving the final map for CT
02-20, La Costa Greens, Neighborhood 1 .I 0, and authorizing the map to be
recorded.
12. AB #17,641- FINAL MAP FOR LA COSTA GREENS, NEIGHBORHOOD 1.12-
CARLSBAD TRACT (CT) 02-21.
Council adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-169, approving the final map for CT
02-21 , La Costa Greens, Neighborhood 1.12, and authorizing the map to be
recorded.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Roxanne Thompson, Area Director for Special Olympics, North San Diego, 669 E. Vista
Way, Vista, CAI came forward to address Council. Ms. Thompson presented Council
information and cards prepared by the participants of the North San Diego Special
Olympics. Ms. Thompson also expressed her appreciation for the Carlsbad Police
Department and their anticipated participation in the Law Enforcement Torch Run
taking place on June 2, 2004. Ms. Thompson stated that the phone number for the
North San Diego Special Olympics is 760-941-7272.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
13. AB #17,642 - BLACK RAIL RIDGE - ZC 03-08/LCPA 03-09/CT 03-1 3/CDP 03-37.
Van Lynch, Senior Planner and Jeremy Riddle, Associate Engineer presented the staff
report and reviewed a Power Point presentation (on file in the City Clerk’s Office).
Mayor Lewis asked how the project would be accessed.
Mr. Lynch responded that the project will be accessed via Triton Way, from Black Rail
Road.
Council Member Hall inquired regarding the differential in the elevations of the back
yards.
Mr. Lynch responded that the Planning Commission had required Lots 4 and 5 be offset
by five feet.
Council Member Packard asked staff to explain the aesthetic consequences of the two-
foot high sound wall on the south side of Poinsettia.
Mr. Lynch stated that the lower wall is near Lots 8 and 9, and does not need to be as
high as the fence at the rear of Lots 1-5. He explained that options would be to require
the addition of a wood fence on top of the masonry wall to raise the height, or to
continue the six foot masonry wall along the rear of the properties adjacent to Poinsettia
Avenue.
Mayor Lewis opened the duly noticed public hearing at 6:21 p.m. and asked if anyone
would like to speak.
Seeing no one wishing to speak, Mayor Lewis closed the duly noticed public hearing at
6:21 p.m.
Dennis Cunningham of Cunningham Consulting, 5835 Avenida Encinas, Carlsbad
representing the applicant, came forward to respond to questions from Council.
Mr. Cunningham stated that the developer is willing to modify the height of the wall
along the rear of the properties.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked when the traffic signal would be installed.
Mr. Riddle responded that the signal design would begin when the warrants are
triggered as defined by the City’s traffic engineer.
Council Member Packard inquired about the privacy of the rear portions of these
properties.
Mr. Lynch stated that continuing the masonry wall along the back of the properties
would be an option.
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Mayor Pro Tem Finnila stated that she would like the developer to display large signs
regarding the proximity of these homes to the airport.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council introduced
ORDINANCE NO. NS-705, amending Section 21.05.030 of the
Carlsbad Municipal Code by an amendment to the Zoning Map to
grant a Zone Change from Limited Control (L-C) to single-family
residential (R-I) 7,500, on property generally located on the
southwest corner of Pinsettia Lane and black Rail Road in Local
Facilities Management Zone 21 , Zone Change ZC 03-08, and;
Adopted RESOLUTION NO. 2004-1 70, adopting a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, and approving Local Coastal Program Amendment LCPA
03-09, Carlsbad Tract CT 03-1 3, and Coastal Development Permit
CDP 03-37 to rezone, grade, and subdivide 3.71 acres into 12 lots
and to construct 11 single family homes on property located on the
southwest corner of Poinsettia Lane and Black Rail Road, in local
Facilities Management Zone 21 , as amended to require the
developer to submit a uniform fencing plan subject to review and
approval of the Planning Director, and to post an Aircraft Noise
Notification Sign to ensure adequate disclosure of the
development’s proximity to the airport.
AYES: - NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
CONTINUED PROCLAMATION:
Council Member Kulchin presented Reginald Owens, lst Vice President - I~AALP o
Oceanside with a Proclamation in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs.
Board of Education.
DEPARTMENTAL AND CITY MANAGER REPORTS:
14.AB #17,644 - REPORT ON PROPOSED 2004-2005 TO BUILDOUT CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (CIP), AND PROPOSED REVISIONS TO THE
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE.
Helga Stover, Senior Accountant and Carrie Loya-Smalley, Senior Civil Engineer
presented staff report and reviewed a Power Point presentation (on file in the City
Clerk’s Office).
Ms. Stover gave the dates of the upcoming meetings as they relate to the adoption of
the CIP and Operating Budget: June 1 , 2004 - Staff will present proposed Operating
Budget; June 8, 2004 - Council consideration of recommended fee adjustments; June
9, 2004 - Informal Public Workshop held at 1635 Faraday at 500 p.m. -this will be an
opportunity for Citizen’s to discuss any portion of the proposed CIP or Operating
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Budget; June 15, 2004 - Public Hearing and Council action on Capital Improvement
Program and Operating Budget.
Mayor Pro Tern Finnila asked that staff return with the costs for completing the tennis
complex at Poinsettia Park, in accordance with the ballot measure that was approved
by voters in 1986.
Council Member Kulchin asked staff to explain how the City goes about obtaining
infrastructure replacement funds.
Ms. Stover responded that 4% of the General Fund is set aside each year for this
purpose.
Council Member Hall inquired if volunteers would be working on trails at Lake Calavera
next year.
Ken Price, Recreation Director, responded that five miles of trails would be constructed
and that the volunteers would be involved in the trail maintenance.
Council Member Hall asked when College and Cannon would be opened.
Ms. Loya-Smalley responded that the opening of College and Cannon is scheduled for
August or September of 2004.
Council Member Hall asked staff to specify the various traffic signals that are scheduled
to be included in the budget.
Ms. Loya-Smalley responded that they are to be located at Faraday Avenue and
Priestley Drive, at La Costa Avenue and Levante, at Paseo Del Norte and Car Country
Drive, at Poinsettia Lane and Black Rail Road, at Poinsettia Lane and El Fuerte, and at
Tamarack Avenue and Pontiac.
Council Member Hall inquired if the intersection at Lanakai and Breakwater was
included in this year’s Capital Budget.
Ms. Loya-Smalley stated that it would probably be eight (8) months to a year before
construction would begin at Lanakai and Breakwater.
In response to inquiry from Council Member Hall, Ms. Loya-Smally stated that there are
five projects planned to address the flooding along the Aqua Hedionda Creek and the
Calaveras Creek. She explained the work that has been completed and the projects
scheduled for future completion.
Mayor Pro Tem Finnila asked staff to give an update on the progress being made
regarding the new civic center.
Ms. Stover stated that the next step in the process would be selection of a location.
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Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that there are a number of goals this year to
address Connecting Community Place and Spirit, including the Civic Center, Public
Works Center, and firing range.
Ms. Allison Rolfe, 2924 Emerson Street, Suite 220, San Diego, CA, came forward to
address Council. Ms. Rolfe spoke on behalf of the North County Open Space Coalition.
Ms. Rolfe spoke in support of open space acquisition and maintenance.
Mr. John B. Strayer, 2001 Cima Court, Carlsbad spoke regarding the need for artificial
turf at Stagecoach Park.
Council Member Kulchin explained that funding for artificial turf at Stagecoach has
already been included in the Budget.
Mr. Doren Curtiss, 6856 Shearwaters Drive, Carlsbad spoke of the need for additional
tennis courts at Poinsettia Park and presented a letter (copy on file in the City Clerk’s
Office).
Ms. Diane Nygaard, 5020 Nighthawk, Oceanside representing Preserve Calavera came
forward to address Council. Ms. Nygaard asked Council to consider reserving funds for
natural lands acquisition.
Ms. Socorro Rodriguez-Anderson, 3222 Roosevelt Street came forward to address
Council. Ms. Anderson expressed concern regarding the lack of emergency housing
and affordable housing within Carlsbad.
Gary Duerst, 155 Juniper Avenue, Carlsbad spoke regarding the need for additional
athletic fields and questioned the need for another golf course in Carlsbad.
Ray Patchett, City Manager, explained that Capital Improvement Funds are restricted
and can only be spent for specific purposes. Mr. Patchett explained that the projects
for which the money is raised are the projects for which the funds must be spent.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Pro Tem Finnila, Council accepted the
report on the proposed 2004-2005 to Build-out Capital
Improvement Program and proposed revisions to the development
fees contained in the Master Fee Schedule and set the Public
Hearing for June 15, 2004.
AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
15.AB #17,643 - LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEE APPOINTMENTS.
ACTION: On a motion by Mayor Lewis, Council adopted RESOLUTION NO.
2004-1 71, and RESOLUTION NO. 2004-1 72, re-appointing Laurie
Page and Jerry Tarman to the Library Board of Trustees.
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AYES:
NOES: None.
Lewis, Finnila, Kulchin, Hall and Packard.
COUNCIL REPORTS AND COMMENTS:
Council Members provided updates regarding their various committees.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS: None.
CITY ATTORNEY COMMENTS: None.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Lorraine Wood, City Clerk, announced that Council Members have been invited to
attend, and may be participating in the following events:
Wednesday, May 19,2004 - I1 a.m.
Carlsbad City Council Study Session
City of Carlsbad Faraday Center
1635 Faraday Avenue
Carlsbad, California
Sunday May 23,2004 - 8 a.m.
Carlsbad Triathlon
Tamarack Surf Beach (Carlsbad Blvd./lamarack Avenue)
Carlsbad, California
ADJOURNMENT:
By proper motion, the Regular Meeting of May 18, 2004 was adjourned at 8:09 p.m.
City Clerk
Sheila Co
Minutes Clerk